For the 2024 school year, there are 6 public preschools serving 3,204 students in 11238, NY.
The top ranked public preschools in 11238, NY are Ps 11 Purvis J Behan, Ps 316 Elijah Stroud and Ps 9 Sarah Smith Garnet School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public preschools in zipcode 11238 have an average math proficiency score of 51% (versus the New York public pre school average of 37%), and reading proficiency score of 61% (versus the 41% statewide average). Pre schools in 11238, NY have an average ranking of 9/10, which is in the top 20% of New York public pre schools.
Minority enrollment is 76% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the New York public preschool average of 63% (majority Hispanic).
Best 11238, NY Public Preschools (2024)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Ps 11 Purvis J Behan
(Math: 79% | Reading: 84%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
419 Waverly Ave
Brooklyn, NY 11238
(718) 638-2661
Brooklyn, NY 11238
(718) 638-2661
Grades: PK-5
| 834 students
Rank: #22.
Ps 316 Elijah Stroud
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 68%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
750 Classon Ave
Brooklyn, NY 11238
(718) 638-4043
Brooklyn, NY 11238
(718) 638-4043
Grades: PK-5
| 551 students
Rank: #33.
Ps 9 Sarah Smith Garnet School
(Math: 44% | Reading: 60%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
80 Underhill Ave
Brooklyn, NY 11238
(718) 638-3260
Brooklyn, NY 11238
(718) 638-3260
Grades: PK-5
| 727 students
Rank: #44.
Brooklyn Arbor Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 39% | Reading: 52%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
325 S 3rd St
Brooklyn, NY 11238
(718) 963-0393
Brooklyn, NY 11238
(718) 963-0393
Grades: PK-5
| 544 students
Rank: #55.
Ps 56 Lewis H Latimer
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
170 Gates Ave
Brooklyn, NY 11238
(718) 857-3149
Brooklyn, NY 11238
(718) 857-3149
Grades: PK-5
| 250 students
Rank: #66.
Brooklyn Arts And Science Elementary School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
443 St Marks Ave
Brooklyn, NY 11238
(718) 230-0851
Brooklyn, NY 11238
(718) 230-0851
Grades: PK-5
| 298 students
11238, New York Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
561 Grand Ave
Brooklyn, NY 11238
(718) 789-2258
Brooklyn, NY 11238
(718) 789-2258
Grades: 9-12
| n/a students
227 Sterling Place
Brooklyn, NY 11238
(718) 857-5516
Brooklyn, NY 11238
(718) 857-5516
Grades: 6-8
| 362 students
Lutheran Community Services (Closed 2004)
Alternative School
525 Clinton Ave
Brooklyn, NY 11238
Brooklyn, NY 11238
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
80 Underhill Ave
Brooklyn, NY 11238
(718) 638-1740
Brooklyn, NY 11238
(718) 638-1740
Grades: 6-8
| 29 students
170 Gates Ave
Brooklyn, NY 11238
(718) 789-5835
Brooklyn, NY 11238
(718) 789-5835
Grades: 8
| 59 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public preschools in 11238, NY?
The top ranked public preschools in 11238, NY include Ps 11 Purvis J Behan, Ps 316 Elijah Stroud and Ps 9 Sarah Smith Garnet School.
How many public preschools are located in 11238, NY?
6 public preschools are located in 11238, NY.
What is the racial composition of students in 11238, NY?
11238, NY public preschools minority enrollment is 76% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the New York public preschools average of 63% (majority Hispanic).
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